Hrishikesh Kakade
Pune
Summary
Persuasive, self-motivated leadership professional with expertise in expanding network connections. Skilled at introducing products, educating clients and implementing pricing strategies. Specializes in developing new territories and discerning customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Specialist
Prismic Reflections
Pune
05.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Supporting a UI/UX design studio specializing in large enterprises and SaaS startups, including fintech.
- Driving business development by identifying high-value opportunities in enterprise and startup ecosystems.
- Assisting in positioning and promoting tailored design solutions to improve user experience and product adoption.
- Building relationships with decision-makers and contributing to go-to-market strategies for global clients.
- Supporting a UI/UX design studio specializing in large enterprises and SaaS startups, including fintech.
Sales Development Representative
Cumulations Technologies
Bengaluru
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Focused on the US and UK markets, targeting software development clients and SaaS businesses.
- Onboarded key clients such as ESPN, eCharge, and RagMetrics US, creating high-value opportunities.
- Executed targeted outbound campaigns using Apollo.io, Sales Navigator, and cold email outreach to build a strong pipeline.
- Ensured alignment of outreach strategies with client needs, driving conversions in competitive markets.
Business Development Executive
Magic Factory
Bengaluru
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Specialized in the UK and European markets, helping startups identify and onboard top talent.
- Developed sales funnels and high-converting landing pages using Framer, boosting lead generation.
- Designed tailored email campaigns to engage and convert prospective clients.
- Contributed to marketing strategies and SaaS product improvement initiatives.
Marketing Trainee
GigsBoard
Kochi
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported execution of campaigns aimed at improving user acquisition and retention.
- Optimized digital marketing campaigns to maximize ROI.
Performance Marketing Intern
Hovers
Pune
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Gained hands-on experience in performance marketing, data analysis, and campaign optimization.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, MaharashtraBachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Banking and Finance
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, MaharashtraSkills
- Sales development and lead generation
- B2B technology solutions
- SaaS product promotion
- Client acquisition strategies
- Digital campaign optimization
- Performance marketing techniques
- Apolloio proficiency
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator expertise
- Framer utilization
- Outreach and cold emailing
Projects
Referral Project at Magic Factory
Timeline
Business Development Specialist
Prismic Reflections
05.2025 - Current
Sales Development Representative
Cumulations Technologies
07.2024 - 05.2025
Business Development Executive
Magic Factory
07.2023 - 07.2024
Marketing Trainee
GigsBoard
04.2023 - 06.2023
Performance Marketing Intern
Hovers
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Banking and Finance
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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